Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Vegetable
Origin
Madagascar
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Bell Pepper
Jalapeno
Poblano
Pequin Pepper
Aleppo pepper
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Brown
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal
-
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cyperus Alternifolius
CAPSICUM annuum 'Aurora'( Conoides Group)
Common Name
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
Aurora Pepper, Ornamental Pepper
In Hindi
Umbrella Plant
सजावटी मिर्च
In German
Dach-Anlage
Ornamental Pfeffer
In French
Parapluie Plante
ornement poivre
In Spanish
Umbrella Plant
Ornamental Pepper
In Greek
ομπρέλα φυτών
Διακοσμητικά πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Planta do guarda-chuva
ornamental pimenta
In Polish
parasol roślin
ozdobne Pieprz
In Latin
O Planta
decentius Pepper
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Umbrella Sedge and Ornamental Pepper
Season and care of Umbrella Sedge and Ornamental Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Sedge and Ornamental Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ornamental Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Ornamental Pepper is Neutral.
Umbrella Sedge and Ornamental Pepper Physical Information
Umbrella Sedge and Ornamental Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Ornamental Pepper height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Sedge and Ornamental Pepper are as follows:
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ornamental Pepper flower color: Purple
- Ornamental Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Ornamental Pepper
Care of Umbrella Sedge and Ornamental Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ornamental Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ornamental Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.